Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design & Community Planning Services in Staunton, VA
Frazier Associates was a full-service architecture and planning firm with 39 years of experience in historic preservation, community revitalization, and sustainable design. Founded in 1986, the firm specialized in adaptive reuse, downtown revitalization, and residential architecture, serving clients across Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region. Our team of registered architects, planners, and designers prioritized contextual design, client collaboration, and integrity in every project.We were certified by the National Park Service for historic work and held LEED accreditations, reflecting our commitment to environmental stewardship. With over 3,000 completed projects and 90+ awards, we focused on strengthening communities through design excellence and preserving architectural heritage. Our process emphasized client needs, clear communication, and creative solutions tailored to each project's unique character.
Services
Historic Preservation
Community Planning
Residential Architecture
Urban Infill
Wayfinding Design
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We specialized in historic preservation and adaptive reuse with 39 years of regional expertise
- Our firm earned over 90 awards for architectural and planning excellence
- Certified by the National Park Service for historic projects
- LEED-accredited professionals for sustainable design solutions
- Client-focused process emphasizing communication and tailored solutions
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
- U.S. Green Building Council (LEED)
What people say
Knowledgeable about design alternatives
On schedule and on budget
Creative solutions to complex issues
Exceptional client communication
Preservation expertise
Services
Historic Preservation
Specialized in preserving historic buildings through adaptive reuse and restoration. Our team combined technical expertise with deep knowledge of historical contexts to maintain architectural integrity while meeting modern needs. We provided services including historic structure reports, tax credit applications, and facade design for commercial and residential properties.
Community Planning
Offered comprehensive planning services focused on downtown revitalization and sustainable development. We created contextual design guidelines, corridor plans, and wayfinding systems that enhanced community character while addressing contemporary functional requirements. Our work supported economic development and improved public spaces.
Residential Architecture
Designed custom residential projects that balanced client vision with practical considerations. Our approach emphasized energy efficiency, aging-in-place features, and seamless integration with natural surroundings. We specialized in creating unique homes that respected historical contexts while incorporating modern amenities.
Wayfinding Design
Developed comprehensive wayfinding solutions for urban and regional environments. Our designs combined functional navigation with aesthetic coherence, creating intuitive systems that enhanced user experience while respecting local architectural character and community identity.
Urban Infill
Provided innovative urban infill solutions that revitalized underutilized spaces while maintaining neighborhood character. Our projects focused on sustainable development practices, mixed-use spaces, and creating walkable environments that strengthened community connections and economic vitality.
People
Kathleen O. Frazier
Principal (Retired)
Co-founder with extensive experience in historic preservation and community redevelopment. Elevated to AIA College of Fellows, she led over 3,000 projects and received numerous design awards for her contributions to architectural preservation.
William T. Frazier
Principal (Semi-Retired)
Co-founder specializing in urban planning with 45+ years of experience. Inducted into AICP College of Fellows, he integrated community revitalization expertise with historic preservation, receiving state and national recognition for his work.
Questions
What architectural services does Frazier Associates offer?
We specialized in historic preservation, community planning, residential architecture, urban infill, and wayfinding design, focusing on context-sensitive solutions that preserve architectural heritage while meeting modern needs.
Do you work outside Virginia?
While based in Staunton, we served clients throughout the mid-Atlantic region, with projects spanning multiple states and diverse architectural contexts.
What makes your firm unique?
Our combination of historic preservation expertise, LEED-accredited professionals, and deep community understanding allowed us to deliver projects that balanced heritage conservation with sustainable, functional design.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We prioritized client needs through continuous communication, personalized service, and creative problem-solving, ensuring each project reflected the client's vision while maintaining design integrity.
What awards has the firm received?
We received over 90 awards, including the T. David Fitz-Gibbon Architecture Firm Award, multiple AIA honors, and recognition from Preservation Virginia for our contributions to architectural excellence.
Are you still accepting new projects?
Frazier Associates closed its office permanently on June 30, 2025, after 39 years of service to communities and clients across Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region.
